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Remove Edge associations

Overview​

About this category

This category contains privacy scripts for Windows.

These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.

This category removes Microsoft Edge browser associations from your Windows system, enhancing privacy and system control.

These associations often remain after uninstalling Edge, potentially leading to unexpected behaviors and privacy concerns 1.

Removing these associations will:

  • Preventi Edge from automatically handling various file types and web protocols
  • Reduce potential data collection and tracking via Microsoft Edge
  • Eliminate leftover settings that may cause system instability after uninstalling Edge 1
  • Potentially improve system performance by removing unnecessary file and protocol handlers

This category is recommended if you've decided not to use Edge or have uninstalled it. This gives you full control over which applications handle your files and web protocols.

Caution

This will change how your system handles various file types and web protocols. Remember to set up an alternative browser.

Technical Details​

This category addresses associations found under specific registry keys:

  • HKLM\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\Microsoft Edge\Capabilities\FileAssociations
  • HKLM\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\Microsoft Edge\Capabilities\URLAssociations

The scripts remove associations for file types (like .htm, .html, .pdf, .svg), and protocols such as (http, https, and ftp).

This category does not clear associations under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet registry key. Because default installer already clears these keys.

Not Advised

This category should only be used by advanced users. None of its scripts are recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality. Do not run it without having backups and system snapshots.

Apply now​

These scripts are written using Batch (batchfile) scripting language.

Choose one of two ways to apply:

  1. Automatically via privacy.sexy: The easiest and safest option.
  2. Manually by downloading: Requires downloading a file.

Alternative 1. Apply with Privacy.sexy​

privacy.sexy is free and open-source application that lets securely apply this action easily.

Open privacy.sexy

It allows selectively choose parts of this action to conduct. You can fully restore this action (revert back to the original behavior) using the application.

privacy.sexy instructions
  1. Open or download the desktop application
  2. Search for the category name: Remove Edge associations.
  3. Check the category by clicking on the checkbox of the category.
  4. Click on Run button at the bottom of the page.

Alternative 2. Download​

Consider restarting your computer for all changes to take affect.

Reversible

This action is completely reversible, you can restore your changes to the initial/default state. The restore/revert methods provided here can help you fix issues.

If something goes wrong, use the Revert script provided above.

All​

This script includes Standard, Strict recommendation levels along with unrecommended scripts.

Not Advised

This script should only be used by advanced users. Some of these changes are NOT recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality. Do not run it without having backups and system snapshots.

Download all scripts:

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Restore these changes if you decide to revert them by downloading the restore script:

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Explore further​

This category includes total of 3 scripts but no subcategories.

Explore its 3 scripts:

Remove Edge application selection associations

This script prevents Microsoft Edge from being listed as a default program for various file types and web links in Windows, giving you control over which programs open your files and enhancing your privacy. It improves privacy by preventing Edge from appearing as an option when selecting programs to open certain files or web links. This increases user control and reduces data collection and tracking via Microsoft Edge. If you've uninstalled Edge, this script stabilizes your system by removing le...

Remove Edge Open With associations

This script removes Microsoft Edge associations from the Open With context menu for various file types. It enhances privacy by reducing Microsoft Edge's integration with the operating system. This limits data collection opportunities during file interactions. It also enhances system stability by removing leftover Edge associations after uninstalling the browser. It may improve system performance by simplifying the Open With menu. Removing these associations gives you control over which a...

Remove Edge user associations

This script removes user-chosen Microsoft Edge associations for specific file types and web links. Even if a user does not explicitly choose Edge as the default browser, it is chosen by default. Edge associations often remain after uninstalling the browser. This can affect privacy and system performance. Removing these associations will: Enhance privacy by reducing Microsoft Edge's presence in your system • Improve system stability, especially if Edge is uninstalled • Boost performance by elimin...

Explore Categories​

This action belongs to Remove Edge category. This category automates the uninstallation of Microsoft Edge (also known as "Chromium Edge" or "New Edge"), the web browser that comes pre-installed with many versions of Windows. Microsoft Edge collects various types of data, some of which pertain to your browsing habits, such as the websites... Read more on category page ▶

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